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George Washington: “That the sum to be paid annually by the United States to the Cherokee Nation of Indians in consideration of the…”

On the recordJanuary 17, 1792
That the sum to be paid annually by the United States to the Cherokee Nation of Indians in consideration of the relinquishment of lands shall be $1,500 instead of $1,000 mentioned in the said treaty.
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George Washington
Independent · Virginia

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